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Kolarov expects ‘intense’ Celtic clash

KOLAROV: Aleks takes the game to Steaua

Aleksandar Kolarov believes that atmosphere could play a part in Man City’s UEFA Champions League game against Celtic.

City face the Scottish champions in a competitive game for the first time on Wednesday night and the Serbian defender has also warned against focusing solely on the free-scoring Moussa Dembele.

The Hoops’ summer acquisition is in double figures for the season already but Aleks believes that Brendan Rodgers’ side have a number of players who could hurt them if allowed, including City loanee, Patrick Roberts.

Kolarov told journalists: “They are going to play with a lot of intensity and try to win the game. I saw the Barcelona game but it was strange.

“They are playing at home with amazing fans so we know what they are going to try to do tomorrow.

“Kolo [Toure] is an experienced player. Scott [Sinclair] didn’t play a lot at City but he is a great player. Patrick [Roberts] is a young guy and I know him as well. They are dominating here in Scotland.”

City have been similarly dominant in England but Kolarov has urged that the team is just taking it one game at a time.

He also revealed that no-one in the dressing room is talking about records or milestones – just the most immediate task in front of them.